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The extinct American Stag-Moose, Cervalces scotti, was
an important species of Great Ice Age Megafauna. This fantastic
cervid lived with other extinct giants like Mammoths, Mastodons,
Ground Sloths, Long Horn Bison, Sabre-Toothed Cats, and Short-Faced
bears. Unfortunately, due to its rarity, Cervalces has not received
the attention that it deserves in North American museum exhibits.
Thus, the existence of this once great North American deer has gone
virtually unnoticed. The original fossil specimen from which this
cast was made belonged to a large, robust individual. It was
collected in 1980 in Warren Co., New Jersey, and has been
Radiocarbon dated 11,230 years old. Only two complete skeletons of
this extremely rare Elk-Moose exist. The second existing specimen is
a bit smaller, more delicately built, and is housed off exhibit at
Princeton University. This magnificent reproduction of the skull
of Cervalces scotti is complete with antlers, and is the only one of
its type available. One can appreciate both the complicated and
extravagant arrangement of the antler tines in this unique cervid
giant. This faithful reproduction measures approximately 76 (W) x 49
(L) inches and is made with removable antlers. |
